Al-Baour receives newly appointed Mauritanian ambassador in Tripoli
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this marks the ambassador's first official visit following his formal accreditation.
Al-Baour welcomed the ambassador and reaffirmed Libya's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing mutual interests through closer coordination between the two countries. News Tagged: Mauritanian Ambassador Weddady Ould Sidi Heiba
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